9 Months

Diaper Size: 3 and pampers overnight size 3  

Clothes Size: 6-9 months (just trying to use them all as much as possible, but they are tight), 9 months. 

Eat: She is eating 7 oz of formula in the morning, 2 bottles of 6oz in the afternoon and 8 oz before bed. Occasionally, one of the afternoon bottles will be breastmilk using some of the frozen stash that I have. She eats three solid meals a day. She loves cantaloupe, blueberries, yogurt and any meat. 

Sleep: She is sleeping throughout the night, on her belly. She will sleep from 7-8:30. She started only having one nap in the afternoon and it has been sleeping on either John or I. Not sure why she won't nap in her crib anymore. But since she is sleeping 13.5 hours throughout the night, she will only nap once during the day. It has to be before 3 otherwise she gives us a hard time putting her to sleep at night. 

Play: She is still crawling like crazy and getting faster every day. She is now pulling herself up to stand. She wants to walk holding on to something, but hasn't had the guts to do it yet. Hopefully soon! She is starting to like blocks a lot more now. 

Milestones: She is pulling herself up to stand and has three bottom teeth. 

Likes: She still has such big appetite. She loves food. She will eat ANYTHING! She loves to stand up and thinks its a game. She adores the dogs. 

Dislikes: Napping in her crib. 

Personality: She is such a happy baby. We are truly blessed! She loves to laugh, smile and clap her hands. 

Dear Presley,

Mommy and Daddy love you so much. You are truly the happiest baby on Earth! We thank God every day for sending us you. We are blessed. I know soon you aren't going to be an only child and I am going to miss that. But I know you are going to be such a wonderful big sister. I know you are going to love her so much and want to play with her all the time. It is amazing seeing you grow each day. Seeing you laugh because you can stand up now is so cute! Can't wait to hear your voice more and to hear to say "Mama." We love you so much!

Love Always,

Mommy and Daddy 

Cool chick in her car

She loves her sunglasses 

Father's Day

This was John's first official Father's Day and I wanted to make sure it was extra special. To start off the day, I made him his favorite breakfast… Steak and eggs. He said it was better than the Cheesecake Factory! That is a big compliment. On the side he had cinnamon buns because we are grateful that he works his BUNS off to bring home the bacon :) 

After breakfast we relaxed together and watch OITNB. Presley gave him the gift of Mountain Dew she made him because she Dew loves him and her Father's Day card. Then we headed off to get ribs from a restaurant that he has never been to and got the best chocolate cake from Publix. We enjoyed a late lunch. Later, John enjoyed a game of Ultimate Frisbee with some friends. After we put Presley to sleep we enjoyed our dessert. He said he really loved his first Father's Day. 

This was a shirt I gave him last Father's Day. I had to squeeze her in it since it was  the size for 3 months lol 

Blueberry Farm

June 7, 2017

We went to a blueberry farm. It was so cute seeing Presley try to pick the blueberries off the branches. Of course, she was not able to do it, but she tried :) She even tried to eat them, but we had to stop her because we need to cut them in half so they aren't a choking hazard. When we got home I washed them and gave her some for lunch. Her face was so funny when she went to eat it because they were very sweet. Looking forward to the other fruits we can pick in the upcoming months :) While we were picking the blueberries I kept thinking how cute this will be next year with Presley walking and picking them herself and her little sister tagging along. The best is yet to come! 

27 Weeks

Today Is: June 7, 2017
How far long: 27 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Cauliflower
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Sleeping is going well, just occasionally a little uncomfortable.
Best Moment this Week:  Went to the blueberry farm with Presley. Love living here where farms aren't too far away. We could never do this in Florida! 

Worst Moment this Week: Nothing really 

Miss Anything: Nothing really 

Cravings: Macchiato and soda 

Queasy or sick: None  

Symptoms: Heartburn

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy
Looking Forward To: Seeing my family next week for my sister's baby shower 

26 Weeks

Today Is: May 31, 2017
How far long: 26 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Lettuce head
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Sleeping is starting to get a little uncomfortable.
Best Moment this Week:  Went to Raleigh to visit family and celebrate our niece's 5th birthday 

Worst Moment this Week: Feet starting to hurt more with the extra baby weight. 

Miss Anything: Nothing in particular 

Cravings: Dessert  

Queasy or sick: None  

Symptoms: Heartburn

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy
Looking Forward To: Visiting my sister for her baby shower in a couple of weeks. 

23 Weeks

Today Is: May 14, 2017
How far long: 23 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Grapefruit
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Sleeping is getting better. She has started sleeping throughout the night again :)
Best Moment this Week:  Celebrated Mother's Day. This was my first official Mother's Day and it was very nice! 

Worst Moment this Week: Heartburn has started more frequently. 

Miss Anything: Sushi and wine 

Cravings: Chocolate  

Queasy or sick: None  

Symptoms: Heartburn

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy
Looking Forward To: Presley getting back to her routine with her naps and bedtime. 

My first Mother's Day was very nice. I was able to sleep in while John took the morning duties. He even made me breakfast in bed, which I shared with Presley. We relaxed all together and went out to a late lunch. It was such a delicious meal! We stopped by a restaurant to pick up a tasty dessert and enjoyed that after we put Presley to bed. I truly enjoyed my first Mother's Day.

8 Months Old

Diaper Size: 3 and pampers overnight size 3  

Clothes Size: 6-9 months and 9 months 

Eat: She is eating 7 oz of formula in the morning, 2 bottles of 6oz in the afternoon and 8 oz before bed. Occasionally, one of the afternoon bottles will be breastmilk using some of the frozen stash that I have. She eats three solid meals a day. She loves eggs, peanut butter toast, chicken and bananas. 

Sleep: She is sleeping throughout the night, on her belly. She will sleep from 7-7. She has two naps, one in the morning for an hour and one in the afternoon for another hour. 

Play: She is crawling like CRAZY! I remember trying to get her to crawl and wanting it so badly and now that she is, I'm like SLOW DOWN! I have to have my eyes on her 24/7. I miss the time when I can just leave her on the mat and not worry about her when I got to the bathroom. Now she is moving constantly and have to make sure she isn't getting into anything. 

Milestones: She is crawling and eating meat. She loves chicken! She has two bottom teeth and she looks ADORABLE when she smiles. 

Likes: She loves her bananas and peanut butter toast. She makes a "MMMM…." sound when she eats. She has such a big appetite. She is talking like crazy and says "Dada." Not sure where she learned that since I've only been practicing "Mama" with her. She loves the song "Itsy Bitsy Spider" from the Gigglebellies.  Claps her hands when we sing too!

Dislikes: There isn't much that she does not like. If she doesn't have one of her naps she will get fussy. 

Personality: She is truly the happiest baby on Earth. She loves to clap her hands and talks all the time. She loves it when we sing and thinks it's a game when we say "No" if she is getting into something that she shouldn't be getting into. 

Dear Presley,

Happy 8th months! You are getting so big so quickly! I can't believe you are crawling already. Soon you'll be walking! You are such a happy baby and we are so lucky to have you in our life. I thank God every day that we have been blessed with you. It is amazing how much you change every day and I look forward to finding something new about you. You now have two cute bottom teeth! You look SO adorable when you smile and we can see them. I will start planning your 1 year birthday party soon. Can't believe I am already getting ready to do that! We love you sooooo much!

Love,

Mommy and Daddy